15 Self-Defense Lessons to Neutralize the 20 Most Common Attacks.
Ranging from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground by a weapon-bearing assailant. Each one-hour Women Empowered lesson addresses two techniques. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience.Unlike most self-defense systems that rely heavily on strength, speed, and coordination, the techniques in the Women Empowered program employ leverage, technique, and timing, so anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can make them work against larger opponents.Ronin Athletics is the official Gracie Certified Training Center for all of New York City. We are the EXCLUSIVE Academy to offer the Women Empowered® program in New York City!
WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
| WEDNESDAY | SATURDAY |
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| 7:00pm - 8:00pm | 12:30pm - 1:30pm |
The Most Comprehensive Self-Defense Program Designed For All Women.
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is the perfect self-defense system for women, but only if it is taught correctly. If you’re unsure about learning BJJ for fear of injury, embarrassment, or any other reason, then the Women Empowered program is perfect for you! If you’ve tried BJJ at another school and had a negative experience, give Women Empowered a chance, and we guarantee it will win you back to the mat!
20 Essential Techniques
Law enforcement officials and survivors of sexual assault helped us identify the 20 most common attack strategies that a male assailant is likely to use on a woman. From hair-grabs and choke-holds, to bear hugs and weapon wielding - the Women Empowered program covers it all.
The Empowerment Mindset
Beyond the physical techniques, Women Empowered also reinforces awareness principles, risk assessment, and verbal and psychological strategies a woman can use to set safe boundaries with others – even if the perpetrator is someone she knows. At the core of this mindset is the belief that we are worth defending!
Step 1 - Learn the Technique
We have divided the 20 Women Empowered techniques into 15 one-hour classes so that you can complete the course at your own pace. We designed each lesson so you can start the program at any time and complete the 15 lessons in any order. Upon enrolling, we will issue you a Women Empowered progress card on which we will track your self-defense development every step of the way.
Step 2 - Develop Your Reflexes
Once you complete a cycle covering each of the 15 Women Empowered lessons, you will qualify to participate in the Reflex Development (RD) classes where you will learn how to chain the 20 techniques. Transitioning from one technique to the next, in a seamless way, will give you the resilience to respond to the most common occurrences in a real self-defense situation.
Step 3 - Earn Your Pink Belt
Once you complete 4 Cycles of the Women Empowered lessons , and you’ve completed at least 8 Reflex Development Classes, you are eligible to test your proficiency of the 20 techniques. During this 30-minute test, we will assess your execution of all 20 essential techniques through controlled simulated scenarios. If your performance meets Gracie University standards, you will be awarded the Pink Belt.
What it means to earn the Pink Belt?
Our definition of true Self-defense means a CLEAR UNDERSTANDING in setting your mental, emotional and physical boundaries as a Woman. A HEIGHTENED SENSE of awareness of when those boundaries are threatened, and a PROFICIENCY and RESOLVE when applying verbal or physical Jiu Jitsu techniques to enforce those boundaries. The Pink Belt signifies that you've attained these critical pillars to be a Woman Empowered and one that can empower other women by your example.
Special Features Included in your Membership:
Free Online Access
Upon enrolling in the Women Empowered program at any Certified Training Center, you will receive a free subscription to Gracie University Online (A $35.00 per month subscription). Through this interactive online platform, you will have access to detailed video instruction on every technique in the course, enabling you to study the lessons on any computer or mobile device 24 hours a day!
Satellite Training Privileges
Furthermore, as an active students at a Certified Training Center; You qualify to train for free at any other Gracie Certified Training Center around the world for up to 30 consecutive days per year. Since the curriculum is the same at all Certified Training Centers, you will receive credit for every lesson on your Women Empowered attendance card when you return home!
Lifetime Membership for Pink Belts
Once you earn the Pink Belt your rank will be recorded in the Gracie University worldwide database and you will have FREE LIFETIME membership to Ronin Athletics and any of the 200+ Gracie Certified Training Centers worldwide.
It's not uncommon for some of our Pink Belts to return from time-to-time to sharpen their techniques and learn the new material or if you travel for work or pleasure, stop by a local Gracie Certified Training Center and get some training on.
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CLASS PACKAGES
| Number of Classes | Expires | Price |
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| 15 Classes Pack (1 Cycle) | 6 Months | $450.00 |
| 30 Classes Pack | 9 Months | $775.00 |
| Unlimited Classes | 12 Months | $1650.00 |
IINCLUDES
- FREE Official Gracie Jiu Jitsu Belt & Gi Pants (a $75.00 value) for all first time joiners only.
- FREE Access to Women Empowered 2.0 Online Videos & Curriculum (a $189.00 value.)
FAQs
How long will it take for me to be confident enough to defend myself?
Your confidence will begin to grow from your first lesson. Because of how comprehensive this program is, you are able apply mental models that will greatly decrease your chances of being a target, while developing self-defense Jiu Jitsu skills to defend your mental, emotional and physical boundaries.
How long does it take to complete the Women Empowered Program?
Students (at a minimum) must cycle through the 15 lessons at least 4 times in order to meet the attendance requirement for the Pink Belt Exam. From our experience it takes the average student 9-12 months to complete the program and be proficient enough to pass the exam.
After completing the Women Empowered program, will I have the knowledge and confidence to defend myself on the street?
Absolutely. Once you earn your Women Empowered Pink Belt, you will have the techniques, the mindset and the confidence to respond correctly to any potential threat.
What's the minimum age requirement to participate in Women Empowered?
The material discussed is for mature participants. We require participants to be at least 13 years of age. A parent or guardian must provide written consent when enrolling participants below the age of 18.
Can I purchase a package and split it with a friend?
No. It's one class package per individual please.
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